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The Foods of Love
Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, might have feasted on a daily banquet of truffles, oysters, and champagne. But scientists tend to think the idea of foods with special “love powers” is about as reality-based as the goddess herself.
“If naturally occurring...
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Try Tai Chi
In a pilot study in Taiwan, adults who completed a 12-week tai chi program showed significant decreases in both systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure. Some participants showed improvements in their “bad” LDL cholesterol and their “good” HDL cholesterol. Researchers point out that tai chi’s low-tech aspect—no equipment required, just the mind and body—makes it easy to...
